The Automatic Transfer Case (ATC) Scan Tool Data Definitions
contain a brief description of all ATC related parameters available on the
scan tool. The scan tool data list is arranged in alphanumeric
order.
ATC Slip Speed: The scan tool displays a range of 0-8192 RPM. This
parameter indicates the RPM difference between the front and rear propshafts.
Auto 4WD Indicator Light: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates if the
Auto 4WD Indicator Light is being commanded by the transfer case shift control
module.
Commanded Mode Indicator: The scan tool displays a range of Auto 4WD to 4WD Low.
This parameter indicates the current mode in which ATC is operating.
Encoder Circuit A: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates whether
transfer case shift control module is sensing voltage on the Encoder Circuit A
(On=<1 Volt, Off=>3 Volts).
Encoder Circuit B: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates whether
transfer case shift control module is sensing voltage on the Encoder Circuit B
(On=<1 Volt, Off=>3 Volts).
Encoder Circuit C: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates whether
transfer case shift control module is sensing voltage on the Encoder Circuit C
(On=<1 Volt, Off=>3 Volts).
Encoder Circuit P: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates whether
transfer case shift control module is sensing voltage on the Encoder Circuit P
(On=<1 Volt, Off=>3 Volts).
Encoder Gear Position: The scan tool displays a range of Auto 4WD to 4WD Low.
This parameter indicates the actual transfer case sector shaft position as
sensed by the encoder.
Front Axle Switch: The scan tool displays Locked or Unlocked. This parameter indicates
the feedback states of the front axle switch.
Front Axle Switch Requested: The scan tool displays Yes or No. This parameter indicates if the
front axle switch has been requested by the transfer case shift control module.
Front Propshaft Speed: The scan tool displays a range of 0-8192 RPM. This
parameter indicates the rotational speed of the front propshaft.
GM Part Number: The scan tool displays an eight-digit number. This parameter indicates
the transfer case shift control module GM software number.
Ignition 3: The scan tool displays a range of 0-25.5 volts. This
parameter indicates the voltage measured by the transfer case shift control
module at its ignition feed.
Last Adapt Highest PWM: The scan tool displays a range of 0-100 percent. This
parameter indicates the highest duty cycle applied to the ATC motor during
the last slip event.
Mode Switch Selected: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates the
ATC mode switch button currently depressed by the driver.
Neutral Indicator Light: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates if the
Neutral Indicator Light is being commanded by the transfer case shift control
module.
Park Switch: The scan tool displays Open or Closed. This parameter indicates
the feedback states of the Park/Neutral Switch.
Rear Propshaft Speed: The scan tool displays a range of 0-8192 RPM. This
parameter indicates the rotational speed of the rear propshaft.
Rear Slippage: The scan tool displays a range of 0-8192 RPM. This
parameter indicates the total slippage of the rear propshaft.
Service 4WD Lamp: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates if the
Service 4WD Lamp is being commanded by the transfer case shift control module.
Slip Adapt Mode: The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. This parameter indicates
if the transfer case shift control module is currently attempting to prevent
front to rear propshaft slip.
Slip Adapt PWM: The scan tool displays a range of 0-100 percent. This
parameter indicates the duty cycle applied to the ATC motor.
Software ID: The scan tool displays a four-digit number. This parameter indicates
the transfer case shift control module calibration version number.
Throttle Anticipation Mode: The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. This parameter changes
from Disabled to Enabled when the vehicle starts movement from a stop position,
light to heavy throttle is applied, and is currently in AWD mode. Throttle
Anticipation Mode helps eliminate the clunking sound normally associated
with front axle engagement.
Total Slippage: The scan tool displays a range of 0-8192 RPM. This
parameter indicates the total slippage of both the front and rear propshafts.
TP (Throttle Position) Angle: The scan tool displays a range of 0-100 percent. The
TP Angle is computed by the PCM from the TP sensor voltage. The TP Angle
should read 0 percent at idle and 100 percent at Wide-Open
Throttle (WOT).
Transfer Case Lock: The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. This parameter indicates
if the transfer case shift control module is commanding the transfer case
motor brake On.
2WD High Indicator Light: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates if the
2WD High Indicator Light is being commanded by the transfer case shift control
module.
4WD High Indicator Light: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates if the
4WD High Indicator Light is being commanded by the transfer case shift control
module.
4WD Lamp Open: The scan tool displays Yes or No. This parameter indicates if the
4WD Lamp circuit is open or shorted to ground, when a Yes is displayed.
4WD Lamp Shorted: The scan tool displays Yes or No. This parameter indicates if the
4WD Lamp circuit is shorted to voltage or a loss of driver ground, when a
Yes is displayed.
4WD Low Indicator Light: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates if the
4WD Low Indicator Light is being commanded by the transfer case shift control
module.